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Rio Waters Show Spike In Bacterial Contamination

Water quality remains a huge concern now under 9 months away from the 2016 Rio Olympic Games.

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Lara Grangeon Downs French National Record In 400 IM In Israel

Lara Grangeon wrangled in a new French Record in the women’s 400 IM during this morning’s prelims at the 2015 European Short Course Championships taking place in Netanya, Israel.

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Cseh, Paltrinieri State Readiness On Eve Of European SC Championships

Over 500 athletes are set to compete in Netanya, Israel at the 2015 European Short Course Championships, including Hungarian World Champion, Laszlo Cseh.

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2015 Aussie SC Championships Record Recap Video

Cate Campbell scored one of two World Records this past weekend at the 2015 Australian Short Course Championships.

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2015 European Short Course Championships: All The Links You Need

Newly-announced BBC Sportsperson of the Year Award nominee, Adam Peaty, will be leading Great Britain’s charge at the 2015 European Short Course Championships, which begin tomorrow, December 2nd.

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Stewart, Godsoe Added; Coughlin & Thoman Now Off USA Duel Roster

Roster shake-ups on the USA side are taking place just over a week out from the Duel in the Pool at IUPUI Natatorium.

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Adam Peaty On Shortlist For BBC’s 2015 Sports Personality Of The Year

For the 2nd year in a row, Great Britain’s Adam Peaty is up for the BBC’s Sports Personality of the Year Award.

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11/30/15 In Briefs: Latest News On Yip Pin Xiu, Ottesen, Chalmers

Kyle Chalmers earns another Australian award for his stellar swimming in 2015.

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Queensland Comes Away With State Title At 2015 Aussie SC Championships

Swimming Queensland scored the state title, with a little help from Emily Seebohm’s Brisbane Grammar.

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Update: Hamburg 2024 Olympic Bid Defeated

The Hamburg 2024 Olympic bid has died tonight, with opponents winning the city’s referendum vote.

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Watch The Latest Construction Time Lapse Video From Rio

A week after Rio de Janeiro’s city government revealed that construction on the Future Arena, the Olympic Golf Course and…

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The Bahamas Are Only Bidder For 2017 Commonwealth Youth Games

As reported back in September, St. Lucia withdrew itself as host of the 2017 Commonwealth Youth Games.  At the time,…

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Hamburg As Possible 2024 Olympic Games Host To Undergo Vote Tomorrow

The citizens of Hamburg, Germany are set to vote tomorrow, November 29th on the referendum supporting the city’s bid to…

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“Thank you, Swimming” – A Collection of Appreciation For Our Sport

Swimming is so much more than something we “do”; it’s something we “are”. Thank you, swimming!

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